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A woman rides a horse at the spring race meet for the Portland Hunt Club at Garden Home. She is holding what appears to be a metal bowl. In front of her, another woman stands at ground level holding folded papers. The rider uses one hand to hold the horse’s rein. Written on the negative is “Mrs. Omer Bonney - Sun Blanket” (negative 1 of 6).

Two horse-drawn chuckwagons race on a dirt track during the 1940 Molalla Buckeroo. Men with long horse whips ride in the carts, kicking dust into the air. A crowd in bleachers can be seen along the sides of the arena (negative 1 of 3).

Riders on horseback gather in a dirt arena at the Molalla Buckeroo. A man in Native American garb is facing towards the camera holding an American flag on a pole. A crowd in bleachers can be seen in the distance (negative 7 of 7).

A man in a cowboy hat leans down onto a roped calf at the St. Paul Rodeo. Next to him is another man on a horse, who is holding a flag in a raised hand. Spectators watch from the edges of the dirt arena, beyond which buildings can be seen (negative 5 of 5).

A woman wearing a horse riding outfit and boots receives a ribbon during the Portland Hunt Club paper chase. A man is facing towards her, and is holding the ribbon and another item is his hands. Behind the pair is a horse (negative 6 of 6).

A woman (a reporter?) standing next to guards on horseback at Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation in Portland. The woman, wearing a hat and long coat, is turned towards the camera while one of the guards looks downward at her (negative 1 of 9).

Two guards on horseback at Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation in Portland. They’re on a paved road next to a large ship, with two men at the front. Several metal structures over the road appear to hold cranes (negative 9 of 9).

Photographs related to agriculture, horticulture, and animals from approximately 1920 - 1945. The bulk of the photographs depict people, animals, and scenes at fairs and livestock shows, probably the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon, and the Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland, Oregon. Other images depict topics such as cats, dogs, wild birds, poultry, and Tusko the elephant; farms and farmland; flowers, flower shows, and gardens.

Portrait, taken from the side, of a horse facing to the left. The photograph was probably taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Portrait, taken from the side, of a horse facing to the left. The photograph was probably taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph of an unidentified man standing next to a horse and holding the horse’s lead rope. The number 5 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper left corner of the image. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Photograph, taken from the side, of an unidentified man facing a horse. He is holding the horse’s lead rope and halter. The man and horse are standing next to a stable. The number 4 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Photograph of an unidentified woman standing between two harnessed horses and holding them by their tack. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon. Image note: Light leak on negative. Also see image No. 374N0598.

Photograph of an unidentified man standing next to a horse and a foal and holding the horses’ lead ropes. A stable is visible in the background. The photograph may have ben taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon. The man in this photo may be the same person pictured in image No. 374N0597.

Photograph of an unidentified man looking upward at a horse. He is holding the horse’s lead rope. The photograph may have ben taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon. The man in this photo may be the same person pictured in image No. 374N0596.

Photograph of an unidentified woman standing between two harnessed horses and holding them by their tack. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon. Also see image No. 374N0595. Image note: Light leak on negative.

Photograph of four unidentified men mounted on horses and waving their hats in the air. Each man is wearing a badge and may be a law enforcement officer. Spectators are seated in stands in the background. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Photograph of an unidentified woman standing next to a horse. She is looking at the horse and holding its lead rope. The woman and horse may be standing on a racetrack. The number 11 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper left corner of the image. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon. Image note: Light leak on negative.

Photograph of an unidentified woman standing next to a horse. She is looking upward at the horse and holding the animal’s lead rope. The woman and horse may be standing on a racetrack. The number 13 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper left corner of the image. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph of a woman looking upward at a horse she is holding by its lead rope and bridle. The number 5 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper left corner of the image. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph of an unidentified woman standing next to a horse in the doorway of a stall. The horse is eating from a large bucket the woman is holding. The number 6 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper left corner of the image. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon. Image note: Light leak on negative.

Photograph of an unidentified woman standing next to a horse and holding the horse’s lead rope. The number 3 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper left corner of the image. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon. Image note: Light leak on negative.

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